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9530.6445 STAFFING REQUIREMENTS.
Subp. 2.
Alcohol and drug counselor supervisor requirements.
A license holder must employ an alcohol and drug counselor supervisor who meets the requirements under part 9530.6450, subpart 4. An individual may be simultaneously employed as a treatment director, alcohol and drug counselor supervisor, and an alcohol and drug counselor if the individual meets the qualifications for each position. If an alcohol and drug counselor is simultaneously an alcohol and drug counselor supervisor or treatment director, that individual must be considered a 0.5 full-time equivalent alcohol and drug counselor for purposes of meeting the staffing requirements under subpart 4.
Subp. 3.
Responsible staff person.
A treatment director must designate a staff member who, when present in the facility, is responsible for the delivery of treatment services. A license holder must have a designated staff person during all hours of operation. A license holder providing room and board and treatment at the same site must have a responsible staff person on duty 24 hours a day. The designated staff person must know and understand the implications of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6505 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.65, 626.556, 626.557, and 626.5572.
Subp. 4.
Staffing requirements.
At least 25 percent of a counselor's scheduled work hours must be allocated to indirect services, including documentation of client services, coordination of services with others, treatment team meetings, and other duties. A counseling group shall not exceed an average of 16 clients during any 30 consecutive calendar days. It is the responsibility of the license holder to determine an acceptable group size based on the client's needs. A counselor in a program treating intravenous drug abusers must not supervise more than 50 clients. The license holder must maintain a record that documents compliance with this subpart.
Subp. 5.
Medical emergencies.
When clients are present, a license holder must have at least one staff person on the premises who has a current American Red Cross standard first aid certificate or an equivalent certificate and at least one staff person on the premises who has a current American Red Cross community, American Heart Association, or equivalent CPR certificate. A single staff person with both certifications satisfies this requirement.
History:
29 SR 129; 32 SR 2268
Published Electronically:
October 15, 2013
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